Many of Chattanooga's beloved local restaurants (including our award-winning restaurants) get produce and meat from local area farms. Lots of local farms sell their goods at our farmer's markets where locals typically sell them out quickly, but many have websites where you can purchase their produce as well. Many farms in the area do events such as u-picks or farm festivals throughout the year depending on what crops they raise and experiences they have to offer. Here is a list of some of our favorite nearby farms you can visit or purchase goods from. 

Crabtree Farms 

Crabtree Farms is a 22-acre urban farm that has been a beacon of sustainable farming since 1998 in partnership with passionate locals and the City of Chattanooga. Today, Crabtree is a thriving multifaceted organization that encompasses not only sustainable agriculture but also educational programs, community outreach, and a commitment to environmental stewardship. Their mission is to expand access to locally grown food, provide farm based educational opportunities, and cultivate community. The farm provides produce for several local restaurants including Bleu Fox Cheese Shop, Lupi’s Pizza and Main Street Meats. 

Crabtree Farms also serves visitors and locals alike by offering events, experiences, and selling their produce locally. From U-pick days to workshops to farm tours, Crabtree has it all.

  • How can I purchase their produce?
    • They have a farm stand that operates seasonally and they bring a selection of goods to the Main St. Farmer's Market on the third Wednesday of the month.
  • Can I tour the farm?
    • Yes! Farm tours are by appointment only. They are an hour long and provide a great opportunity to observe farming in action while exploring the grounds with Crabtree Farms' dedicated and informative staff.
  • Tell me more about the workshops they offer.
    • Workshops happen throughout the month with different topics like how to support butterflies in your backyard, herbal allies for digestive health, or the simple art of sourdough! Most are free or a small price to pay for your supplies during the workshop. Visitor or Local, all are welcome to come learn at Crabtree Farms!

Sequatchie Cove Farm 

Sequatchie Cove Farm is a picturesque, diversified farm with 300 acres surrounded by Little Sequatchie River and pristine Tennessee wildlife. This farm is just 35 minutes northwest of downtown Chattanooga and has been in operation for over 20 years with four generations currently working on the farm, along with seasonal helping hands and other community members. Sequatchie Cove Farms has a strong belief in working with nature to produce 100% organic fruits, produce & grains, pasture raised eggs, and grass-fed free range meat (such as beef, lamb, & pork).  For over 20 years they have dedicated their lives and livelihoods to conservation of their land and the environment, and plan on continuing to do so. Check out their philosophy page to learn more about their outlook on agriculture, nature, and what they are doing to live more sustainably (and help the rest of us do so as well). 

"We aim to have a positive impact on the environment and provide healthy, nutrient dense food."

Bird Fork Farm

Bird Fork Farm in nearby Dunlap, TN is a small woman, queer, and Latinx owned farmstead focused on intentionally crafting farm-to-bottle apothecary goods, herbs, fruits, and veggies entirely from their Certified Naturally Grown gardens or from local plants ethically foraged nearby. All of their offerings are small-batch, slow, seasonal, and hyper-local to the Southern Cumberland Plateau region of Appalachia. They package everything in home compostable, recyclable, or reusable materials and focus on seasonal offerings to help our bodies adjust through the different seasons. 

  • How can I purchase their products?
    • You can purchase Bird Fork Farms' products on their website. You can shop shippable items or pre-order items to pick up at the Main Street Farmer's Market on Wednesdays at 4:00 PM year round. 
    • BFF also frequents South Cumberland and Dunlap Farmer's Markets when they are in season. Follow them on socials to find out which pop-up markets they plan on attending. 
  • Can I tour the farm?
    • Yes! For $10 per person you can be guided through the gardens, orchard, and forest while snacking on wild edible foods and exploring the various aspects of Bird Fork Farm. Email BirdForkFarm@gmail.com to reserve a spot. 
  • Tell me more about what else they have to offer.

Aubie Smith Farms

Aubie Smith Farms is located in Ooltewah, TN about 36 minutes away from downtown Chattanooga. Aubie Smith offers seasonal crop picking and agricultural learning experiences. Join them throughout the year for special seasonal events! 

  • How can I purchase their products?
    • To purchase from Aubie Smith Farms, you will have to join them at one of their seasonal events to buy flowers, pumpkins, berries, and beef.
  • Can I tour the farm?
    • You can take a look around the farm during their seasonal offerings!
      • Tulip Festival (Early March to Early April): Pick your own flowers from over 20 varieties of Dutch tulips plus feed the Black Angus cows and learn fun facts about Dutch culture.
      • Strawberry Season (Mid-April to Early June): Enjoy their famous "Smith Perry Berries." Strawberries are harvested daily and sold at the farm each morning.
      • Sunflower Season (July): Visit the farm to pick a bucket of fresh sunflowers or zinnias. 
      • Pumpkin Season (Fall): Open during Autumn.
  • Tell me more about what else they have to offer.
    • When Aubie Smith Farms opens in the Fall, they have over 50 pumpkin varieties and an interactive "Family Fun Zone" with a jump pad, pedal cars, a barrel train, and wagon rides. 
    • Farm raised freezer beef is available and sold at the farm during all seasonal events. 
    • For the most up to date information and operating hours, please check their Facebook and Instagram. 

McDonald Farm State Park

McDonald Farm State Park was originally owned and operated by the McDonald family including Roy Ketner McDonald who founded the Chattanooga Free Press in 1933 that later became the well known and loved Chattanooga Times Free Press in 1999. McDonald Farm stopped operating as a private, family-owned working farm in 2021 after selling the property to Hamilton County. It became a state park focused on educating folks about agriculture and preserving the charm of rural landscapes in early 2026. 

  • How can I purchase their products?
    • McDonald Farm State Park is not currently selling products, they primarily focus on agricultural education. 
  • Can I tour the farm?
    • Yes! McDonald Farm State Park is free and open to the public. Whether you're looking for peaceful surroundings or if you're looking to learn more about how farms operate on a day to day this is the right place for you. 
      • Visits are self-guided, allowing you to explore large property (2,100 acres) at your own pace. Staff members are available throughout the property to answer questions, provide information about the farm and animals, or assist you during your visit. 
  • Tell me more about what else they have to offer.
    • McDonald Farm State Park is where the Hamilton County Fair takes place every Fall. 
    • They host many other events throughout the year, keep up to date by following them on Facebook. 

Rosie Mae's Alpaca Farm

Rosie Mae's Alpaca Farm opened in November 2022 by the owners after years of dreaming of having their own family-owned farm. Rosie Mae's (named after their daughter, Rosie) is a unique coffee shop, boutique, and alpaca farm open to the public. The farm has 9 adorable alpacas that you can visit, feed, and pet! Inside the coffee shop, you can find flower bouquets, seasonal gifts, alpaca products, and local handmade goods for purchase. 

  • How can I purchase their products?
    • By visiting Rosie Mae's coffee shop and farm in nearby Wildwood, GA. 
  • Can I tour the farm?
    • Yes! Rosie Mae's is open to the public. 
  • Tell me more about what else they have to offer.
    • Rosie Mae's occasionally hosts events and has guest pop ups like Big Buff's BBQ or baked goods from Mama's Little Dough Co. Keep up with them on Facebook and Instagram to see what's happening at the farm. 

Flat Top Mountain Farm      

Flat Top Mountain Farm is a family-owned and operated farm. The Hughes family has called Flat Top Mountain home for over 200 years, continuing to build a legacy around hard work, family traditions, mountain farming, and a love for the land. Whether you are visiting for the Lavender Festival, flower picking, pumpkins, photography, or simply spending time outdoors, you'll leave feeling refreshed and connected to nature. 

  • How can I purchase their products?
  • Can I tour the farm?
    • Yes, Flat Top Mountain Farm is open seasonally with different offerings. When you come for a festival or U-pick, you're more than welcome to walk around the farm. 
  • Tell me more about what else they have to offer.

Quail Run Farm   

Quail Run Farm is a veteran-owned, family-operated regenerative farm in Lookout Valley, Tennessee. The owners, the Riley Family, are the third family to own the farm, but come from a lineage of farmers and have a passion for it. Quail Run Farm has so much to offer from products like wildflower honey, eggs, firewood, pork, poultry, beef and holiday boxes to accomodations, farm tours, farm fitness classes, a horse motel, and outdoor cooking classes. They also occasionally do events like Jammin' At the Barnyard where you can listen to live music at the farm.

  • How can I purchase their products?
    • You can pre-order items online to pick up at the farm, on Mondays in the Black Creek Neighborhood from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, or Wednesdays at the Main Street Farmer's Market from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. You can also peruse their offerings at Black Creek on Mondays and Main Street Farmer's Market on Wednesdays. 
  • Can I tour the farm?
    • Yes! Quail Run offers a 60 - 90 minute guided tour with a staff member that also includes opportunities to feed the animals, collect your own eggs, learn about the animal breeds, and regenerative practices on the farm. Adults are $20 per person, Children under 12 at $12 per person, and kids under 3 are free!
    • A self-guided tour is also available, you'll be given a map and some guidance on where to go but you're free to explore by yourself. Dogs are welcome but must be on leash at all times and are not allowed in pastures or pens with animals. This is $10 per person and includes a bag of feed. 
    • You can also come just to feed the goats for $5!
  • Tell me more about what else they have to offer.